16 June 2011

Country music superstar Carrie Underwood is no longer vegetarian, the former American Idol champion made the announcement on the Australian morning program The Circle. But unlike recent news involving plant-based eaters falling off the wagon, this transition is actually a positive one.

On the show, Underwood was asked about her recent decision to enter the world of veganism—yes technically still a type of vegetarian. That’s right the Grammy Award-winning performer has added dairy to her no list.

“Recently I made the switch to vegan because I am actually kind of lactose intolerant,” explained Underwood.

Hey we’ll take you anyway we can get you, lactose intolerant or otherwise.

And even though her decision to become vegan is a recent one, Underwood's journey into compassionate eating began at an early age.

The 27-year-old Oklahoma native first removed red meat from her diet at the age of 13 but felt she couldn’t completely adopt a vegetarian diet until she moved away from her home at 21. Her reason, she believed cutting meat out of her diet while living in “The Sooner State” would be nearly impossible.

Apparently becoming vegan while married to an omnivore isn’t nearly as difficult as maintaining a vegetarian diet in Oklahoma.

Eric Fortney | @elfortney | Facebook |email
Eric is the co-founder and executive editor of the animal rights and eco-friendly news source, This Dish Is Veg. In addition to his work at TDIV, Eric is a father of three, runner, and lover of the outdoors.

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